(1.) Sri.Nikhil.N.K., counsel on behalf of Sri.K.S.Devaraj., for the petitioners and Sri.P.M.Gopi., counsel on behalf of Sri.P.M.Siddamallappa., for respondents 13 and 14 have appeared in person.
(2.) The short facts are these:
(3.) Counsel for the respective parties urged several contentions. Heard the contentions urged on behalf of the respective parties and perused the Writ papers and the records with care.